Course Restrictions & Division Dean Approval

Students in grades K-10 need to obtain approval from an El Camino College dean to be eligible for dual enrollment. Some academic divisions limit dual enrollment only to students who have completed the 10th grade (see Course Restrictions).

There are also a few courses that require Division Dean Approval for students in Grades 11 and 12.

NOTE: Students are considered to be in 11th grade (and no longer need to obtain Division Dean Approval for most courses) starting the summer after they complete the 10th grade.

Division Restructuring: El Camino College has recently restructured its academic divisions to better align programs, strengthen support, and create clearer pathways for success. Learn more about the changes.

As a result, some deans/approvers have changed starting Fall 2025. These changes are reflected the PDF and table below.

Division Dean Approval

To request Division Dean Approval, students can email the appropriate El Camino College dean or academic division.

Requests must include your Dual Enrollment Application form (completed in Sections I-III)
High school transcripts are also required if a course has a prerequisite (including all Mathematics and Chemistry courses)

Use the PDF below to find the approver's name and email address for each course subject.

List of Approvers PDF

K-10 students must obtain Division Dean Approval for each course listed on their Dual Enrollment Application form. Division Dean Approval does not guarantee a seat in a class. Students must still meet any course prerequisites and complete the registration process.

Course Restrictions

By Academic Division and Grade Level

Academic Division	Restrictions for Grades K-10	Restrictions for Grades 11-12
Arts, Media, and Entertainment (310) 660-3715 [email protected]	The Arts, Media, and Entertainment Division does not permit Dual Enrollment in any Life Drawing course. All other Division Dean Approval is determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact the division regarding specific course requirements.	NOTE: Students are considered to be in 11th grade when enrolling for the summer following 10th grade. Division Dean Approval is not required for 11th and 12th grade students except for Physical Education lab courses and Contemporary Health courses. The Kinesiology, Athletics, and Public Safety Division does not permit Dual Enrollment in: Physical Education lab courses offered during Summer or Winter Terms Intercollegiate Sports Teams (except for Off-Season Training) Boxing, Self-Defense, or Martial Arts courses Students must be at least 18 years of age by the halfway mark of the class to participate in FTEC-144 Emergency Medical Technician. The Arts, Media, and Entertainment Division does not permit Dual Enrollment in any Life Drawing course. K-12 students are also responsible for clearing any prerequisites prior to registration.
Behavioral and Social Sciences (310) 660-3735 [email protected]	The Behavioral and Social Sciences Division limits Dual Enrollment to students who have completed the 10th grade, with the following exceptions: Anthropology courses (except Honors courses), Ethnic Studies courses, History 140 and 141, Child Development 103, and Human Development 101 and 105 are now available to 10th grade students who obtain Division Dean Approval.
Business, Design, and Applied Technology (310) 660-3600 [email protected]	Division Dean Approval is determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact the division regarding specific course requirements. NOTE: courses formerly offered by the Business Division are limited to students who have completed the 10th grade.
Healthcare Sciences (310) 660-3281	Many Healthcare Sciences courses are limited to college students accepted to the Nursing, Radiologic Technology, or Respiratory Care Programs, with the exception of Nutrition Science and Medical Terminology.
Humanities (310) 660-3316 [email protected]	Division Dean Approval is determined on a case-by-case basis for World Languages & Cultures and Sign Language/Interpreter Training courses. For World Languages & Cultures: K-10 students who email their form to [email protected] will be provided with a faculty member to contact. A Humanities Dean will sign your form if approved by the faculty member.
Kinesiology, Athletics, and Public Safety (310) 660-3545 [email protected]	The Health Sciences and Athletics Division does not permit Dual Enrollment in Physical Education lab courses offered during the summer or winter terms, or in any Boxing, Self-Defense, or Martial Arts courses. All other Division Dean Approval is determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact the division regarding specific course requirements.
Library and Learning Resources (310) 660-3525	The Library & Learning Resources Division limits Dual Enrollment to students who have completed the 10th grade.
Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (310) 660-3200 [email protected]	Division Dean Approval is determined on a case-by-case basis. For more information, refer to Procedures for pre-college students enrolling in Mathematical Sciences courses.

Academic Division

Restrictions for Grades K-10

Restrictions for Grades 11-12

Arts, Media, and Entertainment

(310) 660-3715

[email protected]

The Arts, Media, and Entertainment Division does not permit Dual Enrollment in any Life Drawing course.

All other Division Dean Approval is determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact the division regarding specific course requirements.

NOTE: Students are considered to be in 11th grade when enrolling for the summer following 10th grade.

Division Dean Approval is not required for 11th and 12th grade students except for Physical Education lab courses and Contemporary Health courses.

The Kinesiology, Athletics, and Public Safety Division does not permit Dual Enrollment in:

Physical Education lab courses offered during Summer or Winter Terms
Intercollegiate Sports Teams (except for Off-Season Training)
Boxing, Self-Defense, or Martial Arts courses

Students must be at least 18 years of age by the halfway mark of the class to participate in FTEC-144 Emergency Medical Technician.

The Arts, Media, and Entertainment Division does not permit Dual Enrollment in any Life Drawing course.

K-12 students are also responsible for clearing any prerequisites prior to registration.

Behavioral and Social Sciences

(310) 660-3735

[email protected]

The Behavioral and Social Sciences Division limits Dual Enrollment to students who have completed the 10th grade, with the following exceptions:

Anthropology courses (except Honors courses), Ethnic Studies courses, History 140 and 141, Child Development 103, and Human Development 101 and 105 are now available to 10th grade students who obtain Division Dean Approval.

Business, Design, and Applied Technology

(310) 660-3600

[email protected]

Division Dean Approval is determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact the division regarding specific course requirements.

NOTE: courses formerly offered by the Business Division are limited to students who have completed the 10th grade.

Healthcare Sciences

(310) 660-3281

Many Healthcare Sciences courses are limited to college students accepted to the Nursing, Radiologic Technology, or Respiratory Care Programs, with the exception of Nutrition Science and Medical Terminology.

Humanities

(310) 660-3316

[email protected]

Division Dean Approval is determined on a case-by-case basis for World Languages & Cultures and Sign Language/Interpreter Training courses.

For World Languages & Cultures: K-10 students who email their form to [email protected] will be provided with a faculty member to contact.

A Humanities Dean will sign your form if approved by the faculty member.

Kinesiology, Athletics, and Public Safety

(310) 660-3545

[email protected]

The Health Sciences and Athletics Division does not permit Dual Enrollment in Physical Education lab courses offered during the summer or winter terms, or in any Boxing, Self-Defense, or Martial Arts courses.

All other Division Dean Approval is determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact the division regarding specific course requirements.

Library and Learning Resources

(310) 660-3525

The Library & Learning Resources Division limits Dual Enrollment to students who have completed the 10th grade.

Science, Engineering, and Mathematics

(310) 660-3200

[email protected]

Division Dean Approval is determined on a case-by-case basis.

For more information, refer to Procedures for pre-college students enrolling in Mathematical Sciences courses.

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